Tuesday October 1
Alabama Law School Pro Bono Pledge
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program & Faulkner University, Jones School of Law, University of Alabama School of Law, Samford University's Cumberland School of Law
Statewide, AL
Pledge during Pro Bono Month. Law students will commit to give time each year to render service to their communities through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, participating in legal clinics, working in public interest or public service, and providing legal services to those in need. We hope that by encouraging students to do pro bono work will increase the number of future lawyers making a difference in their communities and the world at large. The Pro Bono Pledge web site will be open for all first-year law students from October 1 – October 25, 2024. The law schools will compete to see which school will have the highest number of first-year students to sign the pledge. The winner will be announced the last week in October.
Wednesday October 2
Ethical Considerations When Using AI by Autumn Caudell
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Virtual, AL
This is an one hour of ethics CLE regarding the pitfalls of using AI in the legal practice. Register here.
Selma Civil Legal Counsel and Advice Clinic
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Edmundite Missions Recreational Center, Selma, AL
Clients can come to the clinic to get counsel and advice for civil legal issues. No appointment is required.
Friday October 4
Expungement Clinic
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Opelika, AL
Clients can come to the clinic to get expungement forms prepared. Appointments are required.
Wednesday October 9
Alabama's New Adoption Laws by Penny Davis & Amy Osborne
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Virtual, AL
This is an one hour CLE providing case updates to Alabama's adoption laws. Register here.
Monday October 14
Zoom Virtual Counsel and Advice Clinic
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Virtual, AL
Clients can join us virtually on zoom to get counsel and advice for civil legal issues. No appointment is required.
Wednesday October 16
District Court Practice Tips by Peyton Faulk & Kelly McTear
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program & Montgomery County Bar Association
Virtual, AL
This is an one hour CLE providing tips for practicing in District Court. Register here.
Thursday October 17
Tuscaloosa Civil Legal Counsel and Advice Clinic
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Tuscaloosa Public Library, Tuscaloosa, AL
Clients can come to the clinic to get counsel and advice for civil legal issues. No appointment is required.
Factors that Drive Value in Motor Vehicle Mediations & Breaking an Impasse by Attorney Greg Vaughan
Dispute Resolution Section of the Alabama State Bar, the Pro Bono Committee of the Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
Virtual, AL
This is an one hour CLE regarding using mediation to navigate motor vehicle cases. Register here.
Tuesday October 22
Alabama Free Legal Answers Clinic
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Virtual, AL
Attorneys will join us virtually on zoom with law students and answer questions posted by clients on the Alabama Free Legal Answers Website.
Wednesday October 23
Disability 911: Unexpected Obstacles That Can Arise and How to Deal With Them and Win Your Case by Frederick Effinger
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Virtual, AL
This is an one hour CLE update regarding social security cases. Register here.
Thursday October 24
Mediation in Alabama – Pro Bono Mediation Programs by Eileen Harris with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution Section of the Alabama State Bar, the Pro Bono Committee of the Alabama State Bar and the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
Virtual, AL
This is an one hour CLE regarding pro bono mediation programs and opportunities in Alabama. Register here.
Wednesday October 30
Ensuring Justice in Domestic Relations by Jana Garner
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Virtual, AL
This is a 1 hour CLE discussing updates and changes in family law. Register here.
Monday November 7
Lunch with the Chief Justice
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force & Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Montgomery, AL
Any lawyers who join the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program during pro bono month will have a chance to be selected to have lunch with the Chief Justice.